Forest sprites

Leaf nymphs full.jpg 1.3MB

Leaf nymphs full.jpg 1.3MB

Name/Title

Forest sprites

Entry/Object ID

2023.10.356

Description

Two young adults and three children are posed in the around a tree stump. The adults' clothing is covered with leaves and one is holding a hook. The other adult and the children, who are dressed plain tank tops and shorts, are blowing double flutes perhaps inspired by the Greek aulos. This image was featured as History Mystery #113 with the text "This charming photo was shot locally in the 1920s. Nothing else is known. What was going on here? Please help us solve the mystery."

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital scan

Context

This scene appears to be a tableau vivant with the participants seeking to evoke mythological themes. May be associated with an arts group or well-read family.

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2023.10

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Notes

These photos were published by Jack Sheridan for Commercial Record "History Mystery" features.

Location

* Untyped Location

Digital data in CatalogIt

General Notes

Note

These image(s) were copied from the SDHC photo blog [or the Jack Sheridan drive if that was a superior version] in preparation for updating the SDHC website in 2023.

Create Date

November 4, 2023

Update Date

November 4, 2023